Reviewing the Literature on Students’ Understanding About the Particulate Nature of Matter

Bhawana Mishra; Rakesh Kumar

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4070

Reviewing the Literature on Students’ Understanding About the Particulate Nature of Matter

Author(s)	Bhawana Mishra, Rakesh Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	This comprehensive review paper critically examines the existing body of research on the Particulate Nature of Matter (PNM) with a focus on identifying misconceptions and alternative frameworks at different academic levels. The studies encompass middle school, senior secondary, and higher education levels while also exploring teachers' perspectives on PNM. Understanding PNM is crucial for building a solid foundation in chemistry concepts, as it involves the use of atoms, molecules, and particles to enhance students' comprehension of the subject. Sufficient time and emphasis must be dedicated to teaching PNM to ensure its effective integration into the curriculum. Both students and teachers have been found to hold misconceptions that impede the desired levels of understanding in chemistry. Addressing these misconceptions early on is essential for successful learning outcomes. Recognizing the existing gaps in students' knowledge is vital as they bring their pre-existing concepts and knowledge to the classroom, necessitating instructors to build upon this foundation. Foundational concepts like matter, chemical reactions, solutions, and electrochemistry rely on a sound understanding of PNM. Thus, the analysis in this paper concentrates on studies in this specific area. Notably, there is a lack of PNM studies in the Indian context, particularly in schools in Delhi. Additionally, there is a need to compare students' understanding of PNM between grade 10 and grade 12. This research aims to address these gaps, attract attention to students' comprehension of PNM in Delhi schools, and contribute to a better understanding of the subject and the development of effective instructional strategies.
Keywords	Particulate Nature of Matter, Alternative Concepts, Teachers’ Notions, Learners Ideas of PNM
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023
Published On	2023-06-29
Cite This	Reviewing the Literature on Students’ Understanding About the Particulate Nature of Matter - Bhawana Mishra, Rakesh Kumar - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 3, May-June 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4070
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i03.4070
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gsd49x

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